Nancy Kopans
About Nancy Kopans
Nancy Kopans serves as the General Counsel, Vice President, and Secretary at ITHAKA, where she has worked since 1999. She also founded Urban Edge Forest Therapy, which promotes wellbeing through guided forest bathing in New York City.
Work at ITHAKA
Nancy Kopans has served as General Counsel, Vice President, and Secretary at ITHAKA since 1999. With over 25 years of experience in this role, she operates from the New York office. Her responsibilities include overseeing legal matters and providing guidance on compliance and governance issues within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Nancy Kopans has a robust educational background. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Earth Sciences from Dartmouth College, a Master of Arts and Master of Philosophy in English from Columbia University, and a Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center. This diverse academic foundation supports her expertise in law, environmental sciences, and the humanities.
Background
Before joining ITHAKA, Nancy Kopans worked as an Associate at Cahill Gordon & Reindel from 1994 to 1996. Her early education includes attending Great Neck South Senior High School, where she completed her studies from 1977 to 1981. This progression laid the groundwork for her future legal career.
Achievements
In addition to her role at ITHAKA, Nancy Kopans founded Urban Edge Forest Therapy in August 2017. This initiative offers guided forest bathing walks in Manhattan and the broader New York City area, focusing on enhancing wellbeing through immersion in natural environments. She has also served on various committees related to copyright and tax-exempt organizations.